Do you want comfortable shopping?
Want to shop cheaply?
Everything is possible in Seoul. There are shopping spots that are already well-known to people around the world, as well as places that have been renovated to further increase convenience. You will need to prepare for the advent of the god of shortcomings that you have been suppressing for so long.
We will introduce you to only the most popular shopping spots in Seoul. Explore every nook and cranny, from the huge maze-like underground shopping mall to the simple alleys.
Myeong-dong
Myeong-dong is a representative commercial district in Seoul and has long been famous for leading cutting-edge trends. Currently, Myeong-dong is a shopping center known not only in Korea but also around the world, and is crowded with many foreign tourists every day. In particular, as K-beauty became popular globally, various brands opened stores in Myeong-dong, which attracts endless tourists from abroad. Thanks to this, Myeongdong has now become a place that anyone interested in cosmetics and beauty products should not miss.
Samcheong-dong
Samcheong-dong is a quiet area with a retro atmosphere, and is full of small shops selling unique and cute interior accessories, daily necessities, and stationery that matches the local atmosphere. Home interior accessories commonly found in luxurious Samcheong-dong cafes are especially popular. The number of single-person households is increasing these days, and if you're looking for cute accessories that go well with small homes or small desks, check them out at stores in Samcheong-dong.
Address: Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Mall
The Express Bus Terminal underground shopping mall has long been a place where you can buy trendy fashion items at low prices and has been famous for its unique and diverse interior design products. The merchants who originally ran stores here came together to recreate it as a huge department store-style shopping mall called GoTo Mall, providing elevators and escalators and replacing lighting to further improve shopping convenience. It is a place where you can have a different shopping experience from Shinsegae Department Store, which is connected to the Express Bus Terminal. It boasts a huge size and has food courts on both sides of the mall so you can take a break between shopping.
Operating hours: 10 a.m.~
Noryangjin Fish Market
What memories do you have about Noryangjin Fish Market? The old Noryangjin Fish Market, which had an old and worn-out feel, was transformed into a modern market in a unique building built right next to it. Equipped with bright lighting and convenient facilities such as escalators and elevators, you can enjoy shopping and dining more safely and comfortably than before. In addition to the low price, the advantage is that the view of the Han River is so good that you can see it from the parking lot above the building. Subway lines 1 and 9 pass through, making it easy to get there by public transportation.
Operating hours: 00:00~ every day
Namdaemun Market
Namdaemun Market, known as a world-famous tourist destination, is a large market with about 10,000 stores. There is a wide variety of children's clothing, men's and women's clothing, as well as accessories, kitchenware, agricultural and marine products, etc., so you can look at it all day and never get tired of it. There are many famous tourist attractions around Namdaemun, such as old palaces and N Seoul Tower, making it popular with both people looking for cheap shopping and tourists. Braised cutlassfish, which can fill your weary stomach after shopping, is also a Namdaemun specialty, so enjoy it together.
Operating hours: Weekdays from midnight
Dong Dae Moon
Dongdaemun, which was originally a specialized market selling fashion accessories, began to lead the fashion trend with the opening of fashion shopping malls such as Doota and Migliore. In particular, Seoul Fashion Week is held every year at the uniquely designed Dongdaemun Design Plaza designed by female architect Zaha Hadid, and it has grown into a fashion center where you can meet new Korean designer brands in one place. There is also a traditional market where you can buy fashion raw materials and hanbok, making it a unique place where you can see the past, present, and future of Korean fashion at the same time.
Operating Hours: Operating hours vary by store
Hongdae
Hongdae Street, famous for its art universities, has many shops selling unique and distinctive accessories, clothing, and props. There are also workshops where you can make items to suit your tastes, so people who want their own items that are hard to find anywhere else come to Hongdae Street. The streets of Hongdae are full of emotional cafes and performance halls, so it's a great place to enjoy a weekend outing.
common ground
Common Ground, a shopping mall near Konkuk University, is a unique container shopping mall built by stacking about 200 large containers. The container space already creates a unique atmosphere, but the presence of young, unique indie culture-centered stores creates a special atmosphere. You can browse fresh fashion and interior items or spend time leisurely at the book cafe. Of course, meals are also available. There are Seoul Forest and Hangang Park nearby, so take a look around them.
Operating hours: 11:00 AM